New service provides "designated drivers" in South Florida
Date Posted:
Wed, Mar 16 2011,
SunSentinel.com
Arthur Simanovsky's frustration with the high cost of a cab ride led him to launch Be My Designated Driver, a more affordable transportation service recently became available in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers and Naples.
The service, begun last year in Ohio by Simanovsky, 23, and another recent college graduate, Alexa Milkovich, 24, has already expanded to nine states.
Simanovsky, who lives near Cleveland, said he used to pay $60 for a cab ride downtown to enjoy food and drinks with his friends. Though expensive, he said he still preferred to spend the money than to drive home after a night out drinking.
That's what led to BeMyDD.
"The idea came from catering to those professionals who have something to lose," said Simanovsky. "You wouldn't want to work hard toward becoming a lawyer, doctor or teacher and blow it over a DUI."
The service, begun last year in Ohio by Simanovsky, 23, and another recent college graduate, Alexa Milkovich, 24, has already expanded to nine states.
Simanovsky, who lives near Cleveland, said he used to pay $60 for a cab ride downtown to enjoy food and drinks with his friends. Though expensive, he said he still preferred to spend the money than to drive home after a night out drinking.
That's what led to BeMyDD.
"The idea came from catering to those professionals who have something to lose," said Simanovsky. "You wouldn't want to work hard toward becoming a lawyer, doctor or teacher and blow it over a DUI."